Fujifilm Open House Event To Cater For Wide-Format Industry

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Fujifilm will host an Open House event from 1-2 October 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, where they will showcase a wide range of print technologies and solutions, covering commercial, newspaper, wide format print applications and will demonstrate how these solutions can help transform your business.

Wide-format products on exhibit:

The new Acuity F: that has specifically been designed for volume sign and display print service providers who have a high demand for rigid media. As the latest addition to Fujifilm's Acuity platform, the device produces exceptional print quality at speeds of up to 155sqm/hr, and is available as a 6-channel or 7-channel model.

The Uvistar Pro-8: that is the 3rd generation of grand format hybrid UV printers from Fujifilm. Building on the success of the Uvistar 2, the Pro-8 adds a number of new features that expand the capabilities of the press. First, the Pro-8 provides the capability to print with light inks in order to produce the highest quality POP. When not needed, a simple button converts the press back to four colour mode to produce banner or billboard work. Second, a new auto loader and unloader allows the operator to print rigid media up to 2,54cm (1”) thick, edge to edge, without having to load or unload the media. Third, the new new camera option allows two sided printing with virtually no operator intervention. Fourth, inline slitters allow media to be cut to size drastically reducing the need for off-line finishing.

The Acuity LED 1600: that is fully incorporates the cutting-edge technologies of the Fujifilm group, from the uniquely designed LED lamp unit to the high-precision / high-speed inkjet printhead, high-sensitivity UV ink, and many others. Keys to Acuity LED 1600 performance are class-leading productivity of 20m ²/hr, high-quality from a wide colour gamut and smooth tonal gradations, and the flexibility to print to a broad range of media up to 13mm thick. These give you the ability to produce high value-added promotional tools, thus providing powerful support for expanding your business into new markets.

XMF workflow: the revolutionary print workflow solution from Fujifilm. It integrates the latest Adobe technology APPE (Adobe PDF Print Engine) and JDF compliant. It provides intelligent automation, flow and colour control, flexibility and improved communication. Product include XMF Complete, XMF Producer and XMF Prepare.

XMF ColorPath: a cloud-based system hosted by Fujifilm that allows calibration, ICC profiling and alignment to ISO 12647 for a wide range of print devices, from offset and screen presses to digital wide format and B2 inkjet printers such as Fujifilm’s Jet Press 720.

The Fujifilm's Open House will also comprise of a number of seminars, held every hour on the hour between 11h00 and 16h00, including speakers such as Fujifilm’s John Davies highlighting the impact that the right workflow can have on your business.

Daily Seminars will cover the following topics:
• Current trends in print workflow investments.
• How putting your workflow online can help streamline production and reduce operational costs.
• Taking complexity out of colour management.
• Explanation of Fujifilm's XMF Workflow print production and cloud based colour management systems.
• 'User Experience' demo of XMF Workflow, XMF Remote and XMF ColorPath.

During their two day Open House, Fujifilm will have a lucky draw every hour where attendants will stand a chance to win a digital camera.

In order to attend the Fujifilm Open House event, register at: http://fujifilmopenhouse2014.co.za

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